The night
Example: The night is quiet and peaceful
Definition
"The night" refers to the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise when the sky is dark and most people usually sleep. It is often associated with quietness and calmness.
Etymology
The phrase "the night" comes from the Old English word 'niht' or 'neaht,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic 'nahts' and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European root 'nókʷts.' Did you know? The word has been used throughout history to describe the time of darkness and has inspired countless myths, stories, and songs.
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"The night" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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